Having fun on bikes since 2006
Guided mountain bike rides, skills instruction and seasonal shuttle service to the popular trailheads in Bend and Oakridge. Adventure rides through out Oregon. Human powered winter recreation out of Bend and Oakridge.
Mountain biking in Central Oregon during the spring
The trails and roads are emerging as the snow melts and we’re excited to be on our bikes! Mountain biking in Central Oregon during the … CONTINUE
Mountain bike rides during high pressure systems in the winter
Every year we tend to get extended high pressure systems mid winter. When this happens we shift from powder skiing to mountain biking, fat biking … CONTINUE
Mountain bike in Oregon with Cog wild
Guided Mountain Bike Rides
Maximize your vacation time and ensure a positive experience by hiring a guide to orient you to place and get you on trails that are right for you. Guides are available for solo riders, small groups and large private groups including reunions and corporate off-site events.
Mountain Bike Skills Instruction
Invest in yourself and commit to becoming the rider you want to be. Ride with more flow and confidence after a private or group mountain bike lesson with one of our Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association certified coaches.
Mountain Bike Shuttles
Daily shuttles to the popular mountain bike trails in Bend and Oakridge. Drivers are also available for private group shuttles.
Mountain Bike Adventure Rides
Take time away from the daily grind to shred the backcountry trails in the classic mountain bike regions of Oregon: Umpqua, Old Cascade Crest & McKenzie, Mt. Hood and of course Bend and Oakridge.
Mountain Bike Demos
In Bend, demo bikes from Santa Cruz and Ibis are available for guided rides, skills sessions and shuttles.
Mountain biking for kids in Bend
Cog Wild’s junior cycling program offers mountain biking after school, summer camps, recreational clubs and year-round race teams for XC, Enduro and Cyclocross.
CONNECTION TO PLACE
Cog Wild acknowledges that we operate on the traditional territories of tribes of Oregon who have lived in this region since time immemorial. The people were forcibly removed from the land during a series of treaties with the United States in the 1800s. Today, Oregon’s tribal people live in urban and rural areas and on many reservations throughout the state. In the areas we operate, the primary tribes are The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Learn more about the tribes of Oregon or of your home region at Native Land Digital.
The trails we ride are currently stewarded by the United States Forest Service (USFS) and many non profit trail work organizations including Central Oregon Trail Alliance, Oakridge Trails Alliance and Disciples of Dirt. Cog Wild pays the USFS 3% percent of revenue earned on the forest and gives back to the land and cycling community through volunteer trail work and donations of money, goods or services to organizations that increase opportunities for all people to recreate outside.
Our Staff
Cog Wild invests in our staff and supports them to be the best guide, coach or driver possible.
What a great experience! Had 7 college friends coming to Bend to connect. Cog Wild provided top-tier mountain bikes for everyone (Santa Cruz and Ibis), adjusted to each person's height and weight. Two guides led our group through Phil's trails with alternative paths for people with different skill and fitness levels. They kept the experience super positive and everyone enjoyed local beers at the end. Would do it again.
I love taking shuttles with Cog Wild and highly recommend them. As a Bend resident, I really miss their in town pickups which is why I gave the 4 star rating over a 5. It used to be such a breeze to ride to their old location in town but their current location is a much further so I have to drive, which is much less convenient. I would love to see them do a pick up a couple days a week in town; it would be worth getting a season pass again!
I'm so appreciative that Cog Wild offers late season MTB shuttles to access the amazing trails around Bend. I just did what is likely my last ride of the season of the Dutchman-Flagline-South Fork descent. Fall colors, dusting of snow, scented pine, and fast flowy trails, this ride a jewel!! CW's well informed, friendly drivers get you there in no time. The 6 ride punchcard is a nice savings.
I have taken several cog wild shuttles and will continue to! My partner and I had a rad time going up to Dutchman from town yesterday.
My Cogwild shuttle was a great experience. Friendly folks to chat with on the way up. Then, they helped me out with a mechanical when I got back to base. Definitely look forward to more rides with them.
Easy, professional and worth every cent. I had a great time riding without having to worry about retrieving a car afterwards. We did Dutchman to Phil’s which I’d recommend. The driver and his dog Luna were both very friendly and I can’t wait to go back!
Booked a half day private lesson for myself and brother-in-law whom was visiting from the UK. Both of us are over 65 and took up mountain biking later in life. We sat down with Erika Schmid, our instructor, at the start of the session. She asked excellent questions about what we wanted from the day and our experience to date. Erika quickly came up with a game plan and we were off! The half day was spot on, just what the two of us needed. Erika is an extremely talented instructor, and I loved her use of physics to explain bike and rider behavior. We spent the entire time on the trails with stops for instruction.The skills we learned from Erika allowed us to be much more confident on the trails, and we found ourselves looking out for obstacles on the trails to practice our newly acquired skills.Communications with Cog Wild was excellent, really friendly and knowledgable team.
Excellent service and convenient location (as we stayed at Loge)!! Easy booking online. We used the shuttle service to take us to Swampy and biked all the way back to their offices/Loge. Super convenient!!
I’ve been a Central Oregon resident going on 14 years. I can’t believe I have used CogWild before. Of course I knew about them but we just always shuttled ourselves. This is so much better. In addition, I rode a route I had never pedaled before. Excellent service for visitors and locals alike.
Awesome fun experience. Erika rules. I now feel way more confident on my MTB. Will def be back next season for more instruction.
Great outfit!! Would recommend to anyone thinking of getting out there and riding! NOW IS THE TIME. Get some!
Had an awesome ride with Erika yesterday. Such an amazing area and some really great trails. Looking forward to coming back.
Not sure how Cogwild could do any better. An affordable, easy to book shuttle with helpful people that lets you ride some amazing trails. Great service and a cold drink when you’re done with your ride! Thank you!
Great MTB lesson from Justin for me (experienced mountain biker) and my less experienced adult children.
I've been very happy with Cog Wild! This round was my little one's first shuttle ride. We gave the crew her skill level and took their advice for some sweet trails to ride in Bend! Their recommendations were spot on and she had an extremely enjoyable ride the whole way down!! I have also used them in Oakridge and they took us out to some super incredible runs!! It's no question we will all ride with them again.
Reliable, flexible, affordable, knowledgeable and soulful. Love this operation and all the riding supported. Brian and Tom will get you on all the best tracks.
This is a great outfit! Guides were awesome at matching skill level with rides available. They were helpful with skills improvement as well. I highly recommend this for your time in Bend and Oakridge.
Ben and the ride was amazing!!I’ve been mountain biking since I got my first trek 830 in 1983. This single track ride on the Santa Cruz with Ben was a top 10 ride and experience!! Thank you.
Fantastic experience, from the initial phone call, to the quality communication, to an outstanding guide with Pia. Exceeded my expectations. Looking forward to scheduling another trip with Pia and the Cog Wild team next year.
Great experience riding with Cog Wild. We had a private tour. The two guides were awesome to show us the trails. Some in our party were more experienced than others. The guides were great to keep the group together. They also offered tips on tubing down the river and food truck spots in Bend. Highly recommended.
The Cog Wild crew always puts out a solid service. With swift drop offs at various trailhead’s, users can forgo their car and embrace the glory that is Bend’s trail network!
A near-perfect intro to gravel riding in Bend. From route selection to pace to conversation to lunch…Shay and the rest of the Cogwild team treated us like royalty!
That was incredible journey!!! Amazing trail, very friendly and professional company. Thanks a lot for provide that service, I appreciate it.
Staff was friendly and super knowledgeable about the local trail system. Made our first long Bend mountain bike ride very enjoyable!
Solid shuttle. Really friendly folks. Staff made sure everyone knew where they were going and what they were doing and offered good route suggestions. Would use them any time.
I had an amazing time renting mountain bikes from Cog Wild and riding with my 2 teenage sons. Great service and friendly people. Highly recommend Cog Wild!
We had such a great time on our guided ride with Russ!! He was kvery knowledgeable and helped us..as beginners with some skills and recommendations!! Thank you!!
Had a great trip. My guide, Erika, was a pleasure to ride with. She has great riding skills, knows the area and was a general pleasure to be around. The shuttle was on time and everything went smoothly.
I had a fantastic half-day guided tour. Katie was the perfect guide. She was encouraging and selected the perfect trails to suit my ability. I am already looking forward to my ride with her next time I visit.
I had a semi-private half-day lesson with Lev. It was a great time and my friend and I learned plenty of techniques to keep practicing on our own. 👍🏻🚵♀️🌟
An experienced MTB outfit in Bend. They have a great set of bikes and professional guides. Our guide, Justin, was very good and gave us technique tips as well as local trail knowledge which was tailored to our experience.I bought the full day private guided ride for me and one other parson, including rental bikes. I found it very expensive for what we got though. It cost $450 excluding tip and whilst the riding was good, we wouldn’t go again for that price. A small niggle, but the package included a lunch sandwich plus “substantial snacks” but there were no snacks. I didn’t bring my own as I’d expected to get some and was struggling for energy by the end of the ride.As a final point, I was invited to leave a review by Cogwild after the ride but only if I was going to give 4 or 5 stars. There was a separate link for 3 stars or below, inviting me to fill out a feedback form instead. Reviews need to be candid. This detail felt as if they weren’t encouraging full transparency.
I called last minute and CogWild was super accommodating. All necessary gear was provided! (I didn’t have any with me on my trip.) I also appreciated the higher end bike that I was able to rent from them.Bill was my guide and fantastic! He knew every trail. He knew the history of the area. He knew current news regarding trail development in the area. His local knowledge added much value to the already great ride we were on. Thanks again and in. hope to be back in Bend for more riding!
Cog Wild is simply the best. Always provides the best bikes, guides and shuttles. Professional organization.
Excellent extremely knowledgeable coaches, guides, and friendly helpful staff. This team is the best! They consistently turn out top level riders from the crop of local kids.
My buddy and I took the shuttle up to the mountains for a day mountain biking. We had a fantastic time and the staff was extremely helpful. Highly recommend their services, and will definitely use them if I am in Bend again.
What a benefit it is to have this place in town for all of your biking needs. Whether it’s a class or a shuttle, you’re gonna meet some great people that know their stuff.
Extremely friendly and courteous! The driver we had for multiple shuttles knows the area and provides good information on the trails for those of us that have never been before.
Very accommodating staff who made my last minute booking a breeze. Tons of choices for all levels of riders. I hadno idea where I was going and they pointed me towards a great ride.
Katie was a great guide for our group of 3. One of our people had never mountain biked before and was very nervous and Katie was great with her while allowing the other two to go at our own pace!
First time mountain biking and the team at Cog Wild made it great. We were a big group but one of our tour guides stayed behind with me while I got acclimated to the trail. The bikes were in great shape and all the gear we needed was provided. We also got beverages after the trail and souvenir bottles. Worth it if you are into biking or want to try something new.
Super easy! We stayed at LOGE so just had to ride to the end of the parking lot.
Awesome. Shuttle access to amazing trails, and excellent, well-maintained bikes to rent as well.
I had a terrific ride, guided by Jason. We did the Lava and Water gravel ride . Took about 5 hours and was beautiful. Great views, trails were perfect for the gravel bike . Highly recommended.
I had a great experience with Cog Wild, I called to inquire about an Alpine Trail shuttle and they returned my call very quickly, and were very easy to get signed up with over the phone even though you can sign up online too.I received helpful and timely email communication before the shuttle and then the day of our driver Brian was awesome! He was very friendly, talked about the trail and pulled out a map for us to look at. He took a lot of extra care with securing the bikes including a little foam padding here and there to ensure they didn't get banged up on the way up.The van even smelled good 😆Overall I was very impressed from beginning to end with Cog Wild and hope to do another shuttle with them soon!
Departure was on time, driver was pleasant. The shuttle is a great experience even for us Bend locals. It's not all down hill or a straight shot back so the shuttle really allows for extensive exploring of the trails. Plan on about three hours back from Wanoga or four hours from Swampy.
Very great experience for my 16 year old! They were able to find a guide within 24 hours. Katie was a great guide and even took some photos and a video on the ride. Highly recommend!
Our Cog Wild experience was absolutely fantastic! Lev and our guide, Katie, were so wonderful and our bike ride was the highlight of my son's birthday trip to the area. I would highly recommend Cog Wild to anyone - even a beginner like me!
What a great day!! This was the third time we have used Cog wild.They were super friendly and helpful with picking out a great route. And they let us bring our small dog along so he didn’t miss the fun.Whenever we get down from Vancouver we try to book a shuttle it’s so worth it!!Thanks again, hope to be back soon!
COG shuttles are well organized and timely. In addition to the shuttle, I had the pleasure of participating on a guided ride with Russ Risdon. Russ is an excellent and knowledgable guide who challenged and inspired me throughout the day. Five stars to Russ and COG Wild! I had a great time while visiting Bend!
The drivers, the guides, everyone at Cog Wild are professional, helpful, and nice.
A fantastic weekend. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Convenient bike rentals. We’ll be back.
My partner and I loved our experience so much last year that we came back for another lesson this year. Andy was awesome, tailoring our lesson to two slightly different levels, and teaching in a kind way that helped build confidence, skill, and knowledge. Could not recommend highly enough, and will likely be back again!
I recently had a half-day guided bike adventure with Cogwild. Pia was my guide. I was very impressed with her concern for making sure I was not only safe but that I had full knowledge of what to expect on each of the many trails we rode. This was my first time using a guide and it was worth the money to have an experienced rider show me the trails. The ride was very fun! Excellent job Pia. I was also impressed with how Sarah patiently answered my many questions prior to me booking this trip.
Comfortable bus, great location, the drivers are professional, and great at answering questions about the trails.
We spent 5 days in Bend. We made arrangements in advance with Cog Wild for their Guide and Shuttle services (private). We fully enjoyed a range of trails in the Bend & Oakridge areas led by their skilled and friendly guides. Highly recommended.
Half day guided mountain biking with Pia was an outstanding way to spend the afternoon after landing in Redmond at noon. She helped me improve my climbing and showed me some very fun trails! Cogwild crew was able to accommodate my arrival time to start the trip at 2:30 pm instead of the normal time. I’ll definitely hire them again next time I am in Bend!
Amazing experience, my partner and I had so much fun! Russ was a great teacher!!:)
Family Friendly, Inclusive to All Riders From Expert to Beginner.Great Trails and Pro Lebel Bicycle Demos!
One of the highlights of my recent visit to Oregon was a day with Cogwild. Great trail, great guide, great bikes. Very knowledgeable and patient with an old guy like me. I would highly recommend!
I had the amazing good fortune to have a lesson with Russ. Russ was a great knowledgeable instructor who took the time to get to know what I wanted to get out of my lesson. Not only did he help me with those areas, but he helped me gain confidence in other skills areas that I didn’t even know I was looking for. If you have the opportunity to take a lesson with Cog Wild I know it will be a positive experience for you and will certainly improve your riding.
I use Cog Wild Bend Shuttle service 4-5 times per year. Always friend and very knowledgeable regarding the trails in the Bend Area
My son and I had a great time riding the trails with Pia. Cog Wild provided top notch equipment and bikes. Thanks for the great memories!
Epic Day at Oakridge! Shuttle driver was on time, courteous and knowledgeable. Could not ask for anything more. Thank you!
Terrific experience! I wanted to take my 9.5 year old son mountain biking but we aren’t familiar with the area and both new to the sport. Missy was a wonderful and sweet guide who knew exactly what would work, helped my son learn new skills and we had a great time. I loved it too. We’ll be back! Just wish we lived closer. Thank you!
Great shuttle service and trail info. Always reliable and running on time.
Did an amazing half day guided MTB tour with Erika yesterday and loved it. The tour was perfectly tailored to our skill levels, and we got a nice mix of flow, tech and great views. In addition, Erika was a great coach and gave us tips periodically as we made our way down the trail and by the end, both of us (an advanced rider and an intermediate rider) felt more comfortable on the bike and felt like we had improved a lot.Would highly recommend --- we will be back!
Great service! Arrived last minute not very hopeful that we would make it and they so kindly helped us register and suggested route options!
On time, efficient, and friendly. Took care loading everyone's bikes and asked if people needed info/directions regarding trails.
Shuttled two days in the Bend area back in September and Cog Wild was a great provider of shuttles up to Wanogo and Swampy Lakes. They allowed me to change my next day reservation to adjust the time so I had more flexibility. The shuttle drivers were timely and professional. When I go back to Bend, I will be using Cog Wild.
Cog Wild Rocks!They are the best shuttle and guiding company our bike gang has ever used.Alex went way out of her way to make sure we had a great day! We will definitely be back!
Cog Wild transported our guests to and from our wedding at Mt. Bachelor. The shuttles were very affordable, and the Cog Wild team was so friendly and flexible with accommodating people coming down the chair lift at different times at the end of the night. We had such a great time and having the shuttles helped with peace of mind and safety at the end of the night. Huge thanks to the team and the drivers!
Reservation process was painless. They were knowledgeable on all trails and took the time to answer questions. The shuttle left promptly and they were very efficient. Thank you Cog Wild!
Ride was on time and pleasant. Staff were super friendly and helpful with tips for planning the route.
Got us where we wanted to go, friendly staff, good location right at the end of a trail
Cog & Team run a great shuttle service! Seriously recommend if you're an outta-towner looking for ride guidance and/or an all out epic Bend trail experience, hit this crew up!!
We used Cog Wild to shuttle up to the base of Bachelor and ride back to Bend....lots of parking at their location, friendly staff, left on time and gave us good advice on our route. Will use again!
Took the shuttle to Dutchman and had a great time. Easy to book online and staff are very helpful. Highly recommend!
I took the shuttle up to Alpine in Oakridge, and my group had a great experience! I generally hate shuttles because I am so prone to motion sickness on windy mountain roads, but our driver Brian was a great driver and was so kind to make sure I was feeling okay on the way up, which really meant a lot to me. He was also so helpful loading and unloading our bikes and genuinely wanted us to have a great time out there. It was a good start to a good day. Thanks cogwild!!
Always a great experience with cog wild. Friendly staff, good communication, on time.
The seat bolts broke on my rented bike (and CW doesn't include tools, which most MTB rentals do), so I had to ride 10+ miles downhill with no seat. Cog Wild didn't seem very interested in rectifying the situation or even offering an apology, even after I filled out their Feedback Request email, which directs you to a private form instead of a public review if you want to rate less than 4 stars.
Newberry shuttle was fantastic. Dropped at the top of Paulina Peak road. Driver was informative.
These guys deliver as promised. Very informative. Easy to work with. On time. And just a fun vibe.
This was the first time I've taken a Cog Wild shuttle in a while. It was easy to book online, the shuttle loading and unloading was quick and efficient, the driver got my son and me up to Dutchman Flat quickly despite two other stops--what's not to love? Thanks!
Brian is awesome! We have been lucky to have him driving the shuttle several times on different visits to Oakridge. Thank you Brian!
The information from Cog Wild at the shuttle for riding the trails was informative.We had a really good time riding the trails and did some of the ones they recommended. I also like that it didn’t break the bank.
Well organized and great bikes. Experts there to map out a great ride.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Cog Wild. Our guide, Katie, made sure to check in with us about our preferences and she designed a route that was fun for the whole family. She was knowledgeable about the terrain and gave us a good combination of flow and tech, as well as opt-out options. We were happy with the communication from Cog Wild and the shutte ride was super. We loved our mtb experience in Bend!
My daughters just finished a 2-day mountain bike camp that had excellent coaches/instructors and small groups. A gem in the youth cycling community in Bend!
Great service , great price for a amazing 25 mile rolling ride back to town
Flagline day in Bend and it was my first time on it. It was an amazing full day of riding and Derek was an amazing guide. Awesome trail, fantastic sandwich, and some of the most fun trails I’ve ever ridden. Great job Cogwild
Erika was an amazing guide. She was able to understand our physical abilities and provide a great, fun, and challenging ride!
LOGEThat's how the name looks on the sign.This lodge is awesome and u can pick up for a Cog Wild ride right from the bar at the lodge after a cold one before or after the ride. Oh, and they also have a cool training loop the goes around the lodge that's just .5 miles.
What a fantastic experience! Cog Wild was super easy to book with, and it was very straight forward with arrival, rentals, and shuttle. I consider myself an intermediate to advanced mountain bike rider, but haven’t ridden in a few years. I chose the full day guided tour (solo rider), from Mt Bachelor to Bend. 33 miles of the best alpine single track I’ve ridden! Russ was a fantastic tour guide. He taught me a few tips to help me acclimate to the fully loaded full suspension bikes, since I was used to a hardtail. I would highly recommend this tour with Cog Wild.
Love the Cogs. Oakridge is my favorite place to rip single-track, so I try to ride there whenever I can. Because of this however, I am usually solo. Cog Wild's consistent (& fairly comprehensive!) shuttle schedule lets me get in a couple big rides every day. The drivers are super, and I enjoy getting a little socializing in on the up, and sometimes on the down!
World class mountain biking right at your finger tips. I bought the season pass since I live in Eugene. Favorite trails are Moon Point and Lawler. Alpine is a good one too if you don't mind a bit of climbing. Cogwild has been a great experience so far, lots of expertise, friendly company - they are passionate about the sport and have their act together! Stoked on Stoke-ridge, Oregon and more shuttles to come!
Best shuttle experience ever. It's super convenient that they operate out of both Oakridge and Bend. All the drivers are really kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. The owners are lovely people with a vast depth of knowledge about both areas. They recommended fantastic trails, restaurants, and even areas beyond Bend and Oakridge.Bend has trails for every level, and they will guide you to whatever link ups are most appropriate to your skill level.If you are thinking of riding in these areas do not miss out on this spectacular experience!
I have been out with Cog Wild on their shuttles many times. This year, the price has gone up. I still wont hesitate to go, because its phenomenal riding. This year, there was a bunch of snow at the area (wanoga) we shuttled to. The driver didn't mention it. I know we should be self-sufficient, but a courteous heads-up woulda been tite.
Joined a couple of friends to shuttle in Oakridge with Cog Wild last week and it was awesome. Brian, our shuttle driver was super helpful loading and unloading our bikes, and made sure everyone knew where the trail was — and how to find your way back to the shop at the end. Can't wait to go back and ride with Cog again!
Had a great experience with Cog Wild. We rented bikes, took the shuttle, and used their guide service. The bikes were good, the shuttle left on time, and our guide Wade was great to do a full days ride with. He clearly knew the area and was a wealth of knowledge. He was a pleasure to hang out with.
Great Experience and will book again through Cog Wild. Nice driver, knew the area very well and was happy to explain and give tips. Don’t hesitate to book.
We did two shuttles with Cog Wild and both were great. We did a 9 AM shuttle to the Alpine trails and then an afternoon shuttle to Dead Mountain. Alpine is an epic shuttle through the primordial forest. Beautiful, fun and challenging though not overly so. Dead Mountain is flowy up top and fast and fun on the bottom. Cog Wild are super chill and very helpful. I would definitely use them again.
My hubby and I use CogWild to shuttle every time we go to Bend to ride. All the employees are veteran riders who know the Bend Trails. They are able to make trail recommendations based on your experience and what you want to get out of the day. Because they also own bikes, you can be assured that they will treat your bike with care as they load and unload. Their whole team is super chill and professional. In all the years we have been shuttling with them, we have had nothing but great service.
The guides were like old friends. Part of our group. Took us to awesome trails that were within our skill level but pushed us to our limits. Always on time and very friendly. Perfect trip. Can’t say enough about how awesome they are. Cheers!!
